Tip 1 : For a fast lunch or supper, melt low-fat cheese over bread, add sliced tomatoes and sprinkle on chopped herbs.
Tip 2 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.
Tip 3 : Rather than buying a vegetable pizza from a restaurant or a store, try sprucing up a cheese pizza with your favorite vegetables.
Tip 4 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.
Tip 5 : To incorporate more vegetables into your pizza or pasta--blend carrots, zucchini or spinach into the tomato sauce. Look online for recipes.
Tip 6 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
Tip 7 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.
Tip 8 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).
Tip 9 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.
Tip 10 : Some whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for breads that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving on the Nutrition Facts label.
